Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home

Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home, located at 1360 North Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island, Florida, has been a beacon of compassionate service since its founding in 1894 by William A. Hindle. For more than 70 years, it was the sole funeral home serving central Brevard County, and today it remains the only funeral home on Merritt Island, a testament to its enduring trust and reputation. As a member of the Dignity Memorial network, the funeral home combines a century-old tradition of care with modern resources and a 100% service guarantee.

The dedicated team at Wylie-Baxley offers a full spectrum of funeral and cremation services, from traditional funerals with graveside burial to simple cremation and personalized celebrations of life. Families can incorporate unique elements such as live music, catering, dove releases, or custom mementos like personalized golf balls. The funeral home specializes in cremation with all-inclusive pricing, providing options for direct cremation, cremation with a service, or scattering and memorialization at affiliated cemeteries like Florida Memorial Gardens and Brevard Memorial Park. For truly distinctive tributes, coordination with Neptune Memorial Reef for underwater scattering or Celestis Memorial Spaceflight for space memorials is available.

Wylie-Baxley is also deeply committed to honoring veterans, offering guidance on military funeral honors and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs burial benefits. Pre-planning services are a cornerstone, allowing individuals to make arrangements in advance through in-person or virtual consultations, and receive up to 10% off prepaid plans. The funeral home is wheelchair accessible with free parking, an onsite chapel, and 24/7 availability, always connecting callers with a real person. Financial assistance through CareCredit is available for those in need.

With a perfect 5-star rating from 48 reviews on Google, Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home is recognized for its professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. Whether assisting with immediate needs or helping families plan ahead, the staff goes the extra mile to ensure every service reflects the dignity and uniqueness of the life being honored. The funeral home continues to serve Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, and surrounding communities with unwavering dedication.